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Rapid City artist shows how she expresses her form of art
KOTA Territory News - South Dakota
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August 23, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Art by Abby LLC is a painting business that opened six months ago. “I’m a painter. I’m doing face painting and window painting,” Abby Heim, owner of Art by Abby LLC, said. Art by Abby may be new, but she has been painting...
South Dakota Legislature has no clear direction on property tax changes, expert says
Mitchell Daily Republic - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
MITCHELL — The South Dakota tax system isn’t broken, but it’s not perfect, either. At least, that’s the message that South Dakota tax experts wanted to convey at a panel dedicated to property taxes at Dakotafest on Aug. 19. The past five years...
South Dakota Public Broadcasting Announces Layoffs, Program Cuts.
Inside Radio - Tennessee
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There were more painful cuts on Friday for America’s public radio and TV stations. Just a day after Rhode Island’s Ocean State Media announced that voluntary buyouts are being offered to its employees, South Dakota Public Broadcasting is also...
DRG Agriculture In-depth podcast: Lots to see and do during 2025 South Dakota State Fair!!
DGR News
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Aug. 18, 2025: Lots to see and do during 2025 South Dakota State Fair The 2025 South Dakota State Fair begins Aug. 27 and goes through Sept. 1 at the state fairgrounds in Huron. In this episode, Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley shares info...
BIG Idea Competition coming back to South Dakota
Dakota News Now - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - High school students in South Dakota and around the country are invited to submit their best business ideas for the 2025 BIG Idea Competition. Over $55,00 in cash and scholarships will be awarded in this year’s...
South Dakota Public Broadcasting announces layoffs tied to federal funding loss
KFGO - North Dakota
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August 22, 2025
South Dakota Public Broadcasting Exec. Director Julie Overgaard SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) — South Dakota Public Broadcasting Executive Director Julie Overgaard announced Thursday that the organization plans to lay off 15...
South Dakota State Fair announces daily themes and activities for 2025 event
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
Hunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesHunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources The South Dakota State Fair, supported by daily sponsors, will feature...
South Dakota State Fair offers discounts and events for veterans and families
Rushmore State News - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
Hunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesHunter Roberts, Secretary | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources The South Dakota State Fair is offering several opportunities for...
South Dakota Public Broadcasting announces job, programming cuts
Go Watertown - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025 SIOUX FALLS (S.D. Searchlight)— South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) Executive Director Julie Overgaard announced Thursday that the organization plans to lay off 15 employees and eliminate two locally produced shows due to a...
South Dakota Delegation Talks Trade, Farm Bill, and Ag Labor at Dakotafest
KOTA - South Dakota
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Although U.S. Agriculture Secretary Rollins was grounded by weather and missed the event, South Dakota’s congressional delegation—Sen. John Thune, Sen. Mike Rounds, and Rep. Dusty Johnson—addressed a packed house at Dakotafest in Mitchell,...
South Dakota delegation stresses importance of new markets, value-added products
Tri-State Neighbor - Nebraska
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Early on in a packed forum on ag policy, South Dakota’s congressional delegation acknowledged the stark reality producers face this year. “Commodity prices are in the tank, and input costs are at an all-time high,” Sen John Thune said, speaking at...
County, City Agree To Change Zoning In Hopes Of Attracting Company
Vermillion Plain Talk - South Dakota
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No one in the Vermillion community yet knows if a train car repair and maintenance station will be located in the near the city in the near future. A company interested in setting up such a business has been working with the Vermillion Chamber and...
Sioux Falls '4 Under 40' award winners named
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Four young professionals have been named as the recipients of a "4 Under 40" award from the Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to young professionals younger than 40 who are...
The Trump and Republican push to eliminate South Dakota’s small family farms is in full swing
The South Dakota Standard
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Words of wisdom from an old saying: “If you want to know where we are going then look where we have been.” The “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by the Trump-Republican Congress is another giant step in the unrelenting attack on rural America. Adding...
ACE’s 38th annual conference kicks off in Sioux Falls
KFGO - North Dakota
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August 22, 2025
robert_g / Depositphotos.com The American Coalition for Ethanol welcomed attendees of its 38th Annual Conference to Sioux Falls this week, bringing together ethanol producers, farmers, retailers, researchers, policymakers, and other industry...
Senator Mike Rounds highlights agricultural events and banking discussions across South Dakota
Central South Dakota News
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August 21, 2025
Senator Mike Rounds, representing South Dakota in the U.S. Senate, recently shared updates on his activities across the state through a series of social media posts. His tweets highlighted participation in local agricultural events and discussions...
Mayors of Sioux Falls and Rapid City discuss use of National Opioid Settlement Funds
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 20, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota is slated to receive $79 million over an 18-year period from national opioid settlements with pharmaceutical companies, and state and local leaders are now pushing for those funds to be used for drug abuse...
What Is the Atrium Makers Market All About?
KXRB 1140 AM/100.1 FM - South Dakota
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August 22, 2025
It doesn't matter what you're into; if you love supporting local small businesses and would like to find a truly unique gift for someone or maybe even yourself, this should be a must-visit event for you. The Atrium Makers Market happens just about...
South Dakota Public Broadcasting making cuts and laying off employees
KTIV - Iowa
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August 21, 2025
VERMILLION, S.D. (KTIV) - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) has announced it is reducing its workforce and discontinuing several of its programs. According to SDPB, they are going to lay off 15 SDPB employees while leaving five open...
A Deep Dive into Rapid City's TIF District System
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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August 21, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. – As multi-million dollar development continues to move through city government, many Rapid City residents are asking: what is a TIF district? A Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) is a method for financing public...